Description
A simple and delicious pasta salad with Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, bell pepper, and mozzarella.
- Add Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
